This summer from August 15-22, the screen comes alive at the Emberlight International Film Festival, where true stories, bold experiments, and global perspectives ignite conversations across borders and generations.

From The Village of Ballet Dancers, an intimate portrait of resilience and artistry in a war-torn community, to Jane Austen’s Period Drama, a sharp and imaginative exploration of authorship and identity, this year’s lineup is as daring as it is moving. You’ll laugh out loud at our animated shorts, find beauty in the dreamlike surrealism of Teatime Dream, and confront contemporary questions with documentaries like American Theater, a powerful examination of what it means to tell stories on stage in today’s cultural climate.

Featuring films from around the world and across genres, EIFF25 is more than a film festival — it’s an invitation to connect, reflect, and celebrate the power of cinematic storytelling.